Hello. I was able to root my note 4 and looking to flash a rom. I read several threads and they mentioned that the bootloader also need to be unlocked before I can flash a new rom. I'm not sure how to do that. Could someone please guide me there? I used to have a s4 so it was just root then TWRP then flash my favorite ROM. Not familiar with this phone at all
I took the latest update, it is n910pvps4dqh1, Android 6.0.1
Thanks experts
tlp560 said:
Hello. I was able to root my note 4 and looking to flash a rom. I read several threads and they mentioned that the bootloader also need to be unlocked before I can flash a new rom. I'm not sure how to do that. Could someone please guide me there? I used to have a s4 so it was just root then TWRP then flash my favorite ROM. Not familiar with this phone at all
I took the latest update, it is n910pvps4dqh1, Android 6.0.1
Thanks experts
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Bootloader locked only in verizon&AT&T N910V/N910A.
all the other american models just flash twrp and start flashing any rom compatible with your model.
Yessss. Good to hear any good rom can you recommend?
Thanks
Trex888 said:
Bootloader locked only in verizon&AT&T N910V/N910A.
all the other american models just flash twrp and start flashing any rom compatible with your model.
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Hi in first place I want to say I have this phone about 2 weeks and it's comes to me already on lollipop I have v20h and I'm rooted I wish install recovery and unlock boot loader but there is so many threads and am confused because every person say different thing , can I unlock boot loader without backing to kk? And how can i flash a recovery that will work for me ? Can I just install twrp app from play store and flash there recovery ? Do I need have boot loader unlocked ?
wts1 said:
Hi in first place I want to say I have this phone about 2 weeks and it's comes to me already on lollipop I have v20h and I'm rooted I wish install recovery and unlock boot loader but there is so many threads and am confused because every person say different thing , can I unlock boot loader without backing to kk? And how can i flash a recovery that will work for me ? Can I just install twrp app from play store and flash there recovery ? Do I need have boot loader unlocked ?
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the bootloader isn't unlocked(ever) we just use a workaround , you need to revert to kitkat first for this to work and you can install twrp by following the instructions HERE
suljo94 said:
the bootloader isn't unlocked(ever) we just use a workaround , you need to revert to kitkat first for this to work and you can install twrp by following the instructions HERE
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I saw there is a new method without going back to kk but isn't clear for me, feeling so noob ;( that's most complicated device I ever had to install custom recovery
wts1 said:
I saw there is a new method without going back to kk but isn't clear for me, feeling so noob ;( that's most complicated device I ever had to install custom recovery
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I thought there is only a new root methode and not a new workaround
suljo94 said:
I thought there is only a new root methode and not a new workaround
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3048845 look at this thread there is new method but I don't know from where I can get stock images ..
wts1 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3048845 look at this thread there is new method but I don't know from where I can get stock images ..
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this method requires you to downgrade(only bootloader) and is more dangerous then the regular downgrading approach. just downgrade you could enjoy have enjoyed a rom by now(while you were searching for the correct images
suljo94 said:
this method requires you to downgrade(only bootloader) and is more dangerous then the regular downgrading approach. just downgrade you could enjoy have enjoyed a rom by now(while you were searching for the correct images
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For now I really enjoing stock I don't think to changing it I just wanted recovery for some mods
Hi guys,
but if you wanted to flash the original firmware how to proceed?
drumex said:
Hi guys,
but if you wanted to flash the original firmware how to proceed?
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You need the original fw on an SD card and the stock bootloader. Boot into recovery and install the fw. There are several threads in the forum discussing the details.
vonotny said:
You need the original fw on an SD card and the stock bootloader. Boot into recovery and install the fw. There are several threads in the forum discussing the details.
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ok thanks .... but if I had unlocked bootloader works equally?
drumex said:
ok thanks .... but if I had unlocked bootloader works equally?
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Yes, it doesn't matter whether the BL is locked or unlocked, or whether your current fw is rooted or not.
I downloaded stock rom and copied to dload/update.app but all it gives me Error in recovery. Is there a way to flash stock software to this phone using a windows tool ? This is one of the most inconvient phones to flash.
hi just to ask has anyone here manage to flash lineage os on locked bootloader?cos the new firmware has multi window and so tempted to try it.
Personally, I hardbricked the phone even with doing proper guide... Sending it back since still wararnty..
If anyone else have different result perhaps can help?
Right now I'm using LineageOS with locked bootloader. I think if you want to use with locked bootloader, don't flash the firmware provided by nijel8.
thanks for the replies but already unlock bootloader and flash lineage os best rom so far
man2106 said:
thanks for the replies but already unlock bootloader and flash lineage os best rom so far
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Hi, did you flash the firmware from nijel8? I want to flash lineage also and have the same question
yes i flash that firmware from nigel8
mongoload said:
Hi, did you flash the firmware from nijel8? I want to flash lineage also and have the same question
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If you are not the MIUI fan, then Lineage by nijel8 is the best option to go. I am on locked BL, and so far is OK!
nejcov said:
If you are not the MIUI fan, then Lineage by nijel8 is the best option to go. I am on locked BL, and so far is OK!
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hi which method or guide did you use to flash?
muhmuhv said:
Right now I'm using LineageOS with locked bootloader. I think if you want to use with locked bootloader, don't flash the firmware provided by nijel8.
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hi can i know which method or guide did you use to flash?
Flash TWRP Via EDL using
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424953470
Guide EDL
http://xiaomitips.com/guide/how-to-put-mi-max-into-edl-mode/
I need to install a custom rom in a bootlooped original Note 2 of a friend of mine... I don't know the basic procedures to unlock the bootloader and flash root and TWRP... could someone please give me an updated link for the procedure (if there's any)? Thanks!
davidrf said:
I need to install a custom rom in a bootlooped original Note 2 of a friend of mine... I don't know the basic procedures to unlock the bootloader and flash root and TWRP... could someone please give me an updated link for the procedure (if there's any)? Thanks!
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Note 2 doesn't come with Locked bootloader, so you are good to go with that.
now, you can start by flashing a TWRP with Odin, while your phone in Download mode, there is a tutorial here.
make sure that the TWRP is exactly for your model number.
after you finish the flash, in recovery you can make a full wipe and flash the ROM and GApps.
for more info, you can use Google :good:
Hello everyone,
Im going to install a custom rom on an s4 mini of a friend of mine, it's a european s4 mini gt-I9195 and i've seen several videos regarding the whole process, (bootloader unlocking, installing recovery, flashing rom) but i cant figure out how i unlock the bootloader and if its even locked, cause i cant actually find a tutorial about it and the only ones i find are tutorials to unlock bootloader cause their phones have unlocked bootloaders due to american carriers. Can someone help me?
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I am interested also in this topic, my i9195 cant boot with LOS 14.1, stock rom flash and run flawlessly and i wondering about locked bootloader
there is no botloader unlock, just instal recovery then instal custom rom then gapps
alnaloty said:
there is no botloader unlock, just instal recovery then instal custom rom then gapps
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Thanks, but yesterday we tried to install the rom and came to the conclusion we jad to install a program called Odin. I installed it and followed the steps of a youtuber but it wouldnt start at the moment I must've clicked 'start'. Also he had a tar.md5 file but i only had a .tar, i dont know if that makes for the problem but in the description he only included a link from an xda tread which had some attached files links but everytime i clicked on tbem i got to the thread again